Rod AlcidonisPublished on January 28, 2023Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerIntroduction Google Home and Amazon Alexa are arguably two of the most popular smart speakers available in the market today. Both devices offer similar capabilities, such as voice control, music streaming, and integration with smart home devices. However, as a current user of… Continue reading My Take on Google Home vs Alexa: Why I Chose Google Home
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Why the Arlo Camera is the Best Choice for Your Smart Home Security
Rod AlcidonisPublished on January 27, 2023Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerThe addition of a video camera to your smart home is an excellent choice on the security front. I personally use Arlo Cameras in my smart home, as they stand out from the many other options available on the market. Arlo cameras are… Continue reading Why the Arlo Camera is the Best Choice for Your Smart Home Security
Sonos Wireless Speakers are Just the Perfect Addition to Your Smart Home
Rod AlcidonisPublished on January 27, 2023Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerThere are a few products I simply cannot live without in my smart home. One of those products is the Sonos line of Multi-Room wireless speakers. If you are on the market for a smart speaker, I simply cannot recommend Sonos wireless speakers… Continue reading Sonos Wireless Speakers are Just the Perfect Addition to Your Smart Home
Tips and Benefits to Improve Home Comfort and Convenience with Smart Home Technology
Rod AlcidonisPublished on January 7, 2023Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerSmart home technology has come a long way in recent years and in a relatively short time has quickly become a popular choice for savvy homeowners looking to improve home comfort and convenience. With connected smart home devices, as a homeowner you are… Continue reading Tips and Benefits to Improve Home Comfort and Convenience with Smart Home Technology
Review of the Zooz Z-Wave Plus Power Switch ZEN15
Rod AlcidonisPublished on December 27, 2022Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerThe Zooz Z-Wave Plus Power Switch ZEN15 is a smart switch that enables you to control and monitor heavy-duty 110V appliances in your home such as refrigerators, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and AC units, using Home Assistant. The switch is compatible with any certified Z-Wave… Continue reading Review of the Zooz Z-Wave Plus Power Switch ZEN15
Ten Reasons You Should Use Home Assistant to Power Your Smart Home
Rod AlcidonisPublished on December 12, 2022Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerIn this article, I want to suggest ten reasons you should consider using Home Assistant to power your smart home. Home Assistant is an open-source platform that allows you to control and manage your smart home devices from a single user-friendly interface. It… Continue reading Ten Reasons You Should Use Home Assistant to Power Your Smart Home
Home Assistant is Now For Everybody!
Rod AlcidonisPublished on May 5, 2022Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerThe debate on whether Home Assistant can be used by non-programmers and beginners alike to automate the connected home has been rendered moot by the April and May 2022 system updates. From my perspective, it is no longer a viable argument to compare… Continue reading Home Assistant is Now For Everybody!